1. Creator/Author:
  2. Zearing, William Mitchell, 1824-1899 (2)

Speech by W.M. Zearing on return home from Washington

Creator:
Zearing, William Mitchell, 1824-1899
Collection:
Civil War Documents Collection
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Date of Original:
1862
Description:
Handwritten speech, 34 cm., on blue and white lined paper, hand stitched between brown paper wrappers. Speech by William Mitchell (W.M.) Zearing delivered before a Chicago group in 1862 after his return from Washington, D.C., recounting his visit to Washington in the spring of 1861 at the start of the American Civil War. He describes his activities and participation in Cassius M. Clay's Battalion (also referred to as the Washington Clay Guards) between April 18 and 29, 1861, and reflects on the 1st Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), sites of Washington, and the rebellion. Docketed on back wrapper with date and title.
Subject:
Zearing, William Mitchell, 1824-1899; Cassius M. Clay's Battalion; Washington (D.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Category:
Manuscripts & Documents
Format of Original:
Manuscript
Item ID:
71200908300903
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Digital File ID:
71200908300903
Available for Viewing:
By appointment only
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